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in·sert  (n-sûrt)
tr.v. in·sert·ed, in·sert·ing, in·serts
1. To put or set into, between, or among: inserted the key in the lock. See Synonyms at introduce.
2. To put or introduce into the body of something; interpolate: insert an illustration into a text.
3. To place into an orbit, trajectory, or stream.
n. (nsûrt)
Something inserted or intended for insertion, as a picture or chart into written material.

[Latin nserere, nsert- : in-, in; see in-2 + serere, to join; see ser-2 in Indo-European roots.]

in·serter n.

insert
Verb
1. to place or fit (something) inside something else
2. to introduce (a clause or comment) into text or a speech
Noun
something inserted, esp. an advertisement in between the pages of a magazine [Latin inserere to plant in]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.insert - a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication
section, subdivision - a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical); "he always turns first to the business section"; "the history of this work is discussed in the next section"
2.insert - an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted
artefact, artifact - a man-made object taken as a whole
dickey, dickie, dicky, shirtfront - a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt
3.insert - (broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network program
disruption, interruption, gap, break - an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity; "it was presented without commercial breaks"; "there was a gap in his account"
broadcasting - taking part in a radio or tv program
4.insert - (film) a still picture that is introduced and that interrupts the action of a film
disruption, interruption, gap, break - an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity; "it was presented without commercial breaks"; "there was a gap in his account"
cinema, film, celluloid - a medium that disseminates moving pictures; "theater pieces transferred to celluloid"; "this story would be good cinema"; "film coverage of sporting events"
Verb1.insert - put or introduce into something; "insert a picture into the text"
attach - cause to be attached
plug in, plug into, connect - plug into an outlet; "Please plug in the toaster!"; "Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight"
penetrate - insert the penis into the vagina or anus of; "Did the molester penetrate the child?"
cannulate, cannulise, cannulize, canulate, intubate - introduce a cannula or tube into; "Cannulate the blood vessel in the neck"
input - enter (data or a program) into a computer
instil, instill - enter drop by drop; "instill medication into my eye"
embed, imbed, implant, plant, engraft - fix or set securely or deeply; "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"; "The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum"
sandwich - insert or squeeze tightly between two people or objects; "She was sandwiched in her airplane seat between two fat men"
graft, transplant - place the organ of a donor into the body of a recipient
2.insert - introduce; "Insert your ticket here"
plug - insert as a plug; "She plugged a cork in the wine bottle"
plug - insert a plug into; "plug the wall"
inoculate - introduce a microorganism into
inset - set or place in
glass - put in a glass container
catheterise, catheterize - insert a catheter into (a body part); "catheterize the patient's bladder"
cup - put into a cup; "cup the milk"
interlard, intersperse - introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions
feed in, feed - introduce continuously; "feed carrots into a food processor"
slip - insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly; "He slipped some money into the waiter's hand"
foist - insert surreptitiously or without warrant
lay, place, put, set, position, pose - put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"
inject, shoot - force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing; "inject hydrogen into the balloon"
3.insert - fit snugly into; "insert your ticket into the slot"; "tuck your shirttail in"
inclose, shut in, close in, enclose - surround completely; "Darkness enclosed him"; "They closed in the porch with a fence"
4.insert - insert casually; "She slipped in a reference to her own work"
add, append, supply - state or say further; "`It doesn't matter,' he supplied"
spatchcock - interpolate or insert (words) into a sentence or story

insert
Translations
Spanish insert vt [ɪnˈsəːt] (into sth) → introducir;
(COMPUT) → insertar
n [ˈɪnsəːt]encarte m

French insert vt [ɪnˈsəːt]insérer
n [ˈɪnsəːt]insertion f

German insert vt [ɪnˈsəːt]
n [ˈɪnsəːt]
vteinfügen;
(into sth) → hineinstecken
n (in newspaper etc) → Beilage f;
(in shoe) → Einlage f

Italian insert vt [ɪnˈsəːt]inserire, introdurre
n [ˈɪnsəːt]inserto

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The Crane, in his turn, asked the Fox to sup with him, and set before her a flagon with a long narrow mouth, so that he could easily insert his neck and enjoy its contents at his leisure.
We there find that, notwithstanding the affirmative grants of general authorities, there has been the most pointed care in those cases where it was deemed improper that the like authorities should reside in the States, to insert negative clauses prohibiting the exercise of them by the States.
[Note: The Author desires me to add, that the misconception of some of his critics on this matter has induced him to insert in his dialogue with the Sphere, certain remarks which have a bearing on the point in question, and which he had previously omitted as being tedious and unnecessary.
 
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